Support Laurentian's academic community
Laurentian University is filing for court protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) due to financial challenges resulting from poor governance and the erosion of public funding for universities. What is happening to our colleagues in the LUFA (Laurentian University Faculty Association) is gravely concerning. UWOFA members are strongly encouraged to signal their support for Laurentian's faculty, librarians and archivists, staff and students. Click here to send a letter asking the provincial and federal governments to intervene to stop the CCAA insolvency proceedings and provide long-term stable funding to Laurentian University.
The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) is a union representing about 1,500 faculty members and 50 librarians and archivists at the University of Western Ontario in London.
UWOFA negotiates collective agreements, advises members on employment matters, handles workplace disputes and grievances, and advances the professional interests of faculty members, academic librarians and archivists.
In the broader community, UWOFA representatives meet with provincial and federal politicians to ensure members' voices are heard and reflected in education and labour policy decisions. As well, UWOFA strives to engage members and citizens through awareness campaigns regarding post-secondary education during general membership meetings, community events, contact with journalists, and town hall discussions.
